In design of bigger reference books, a common element is adding coloured blocks at the edge of every page of a chapter. These blocks are made to bleed off the edge of the page, resulting in a faux edge-painted look that makes it easier to find the right chapter.
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I'm talking about the effect on the side edges of the book, not the one on the top edge, that's edge painting.
What is the name of this design technique?